Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 30 Aug 2016

1. Thousands of migrants rescued off coast of Libya

Around 6,500 migrants have been saved off the coast of Libya in the biggest rescue mission yet, the Italian coastguard says, with 40 separate but coordinated operations taking place 12 miles from the town of Sabratha. Officials said a week of bad weather in Libya had prevented crossings, leading to a rush yesterday.

2. Apple facing huge back tax bill in Ireland

Apple may have to pay a record sum in back taxes in Ireland if EU competition officials rule against the tech giant today. The final ruling comes after a three-year investigation, during which the EU said Apple's tax arrangements in Ireland were illegal. According to the Financial Times, the bill could be for billions of euros.

Apple launches appeal against £11bn EU back-tax bill

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3. Rudd rejects Sarkozy border deal call

French presidential hopeful Nicolas Sarkozy's call to move the "Jungle" refugee camp from Calais to the UK is "irresponsible", says Home Secretary Amber Rudd, ahead of her meeting with French interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve today. The two politicians had been due to discuss the fight against terrorism, but talks will now also include border issues.

4. Briton dies in hospital after Queensland stabbing

A British man stabbed in a Queensland backpacker hostel while trying to help Mia Ayliffe-Chung as she was stabbed to death has died in hospital. Thomas Jackson, 30, had clung to life for a week. Frenchman Smail Ayad has been charged with Ayliffe-Chung's murder and will now also be charged with Jackson's killing.

Second British backpacker dies after Queensland stabbing

5. Gene Wilder: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory star dies

US actor Gene Wilder has died of complications arising from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 83. Wilder achieved global fame playing Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 1971 and was the star of several Mel Brooks comedies, including The Producers and Blazing Saddles. Brooks called him a "truly great talent".

Gene Wilder dies at 83: Best life lessons from Willy Wonka

6. UK air quality not improving, study says

There has been little improvement in UK air quality over the 20 years since the government signed up to EU improvement targets, according to a study from the University of the West of England, which says town planners are more focused on preventing road deaths. More than 50,000 deaths a year can be blamed on air pollution.

7. Wayne Rooney to retire from international football

England captain Wayne Rooney will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The 30-year-old Manchester United striker made the announcement as the England squad met up for the first time under new manager Sam Allardyce, who has elected to keep Rooney as skipper for the qualifying campaign which begins against Slovakia this week.

8. Call for Notting Hill Carnival review after violence

There have been calls for a "full-scale review" of the Notting Hill Carnival after police made 454 arrests and four people were wounded in stabbings during the two-day event in west London. The Metropolitan police federation said that 43 officers were injured and eight taken to hospital over the course of the weekend, which ended with police on the streets in riot gear.

9. Valls fuels burkini row with topless Marianne comments

French prime minister Manuel Valls has caused controversy by invoking the image of Marianne, the topless symbol of the French republic, in the political row over the banning of 'burkini' swimwear. He said she was exposed as "she is feeding the people," he said, and "is not veiled because she is free." His comments have drawn criticism from feminists and historians alike.

Burkini ban suspended following fierce debate in France

10. Briefing: Labour MPs snub Corbyn - again

In a survey of 101 MPs, just one named Jeremy Corbyn the most

impressive parliamentarian of 2016 - and that was a member of the

Conservative Party. None of the Labour MPs chose their leader in the

Ipsos Mori poll. Instead, a third opted for Theresa May, while others

went for David Cameron, Hilary Benn and Alex Salmond. Three chose Owen

Smith, Corbyn's rival in the Labour leadership race.

Resignations plunge Labour back into turmoil